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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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