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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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