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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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