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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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