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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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