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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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