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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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