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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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