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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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