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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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