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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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