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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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