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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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