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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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