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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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