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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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