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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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