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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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