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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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