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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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