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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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