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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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