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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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