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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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