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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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