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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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