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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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