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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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