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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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