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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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