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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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