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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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