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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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