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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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