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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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