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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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