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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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