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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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