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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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