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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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