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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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