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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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