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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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