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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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