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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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