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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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