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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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