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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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