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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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