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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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