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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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