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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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