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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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