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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key 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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