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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the 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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