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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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