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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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