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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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