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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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