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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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