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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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