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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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