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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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