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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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