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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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