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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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