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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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