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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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