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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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