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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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