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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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