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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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