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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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