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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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