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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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