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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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