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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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