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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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