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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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