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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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