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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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