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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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