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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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