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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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