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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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