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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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