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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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