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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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