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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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