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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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