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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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