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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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