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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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