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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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