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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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