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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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