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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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