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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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