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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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