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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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