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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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