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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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