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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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