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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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