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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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