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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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