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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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