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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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