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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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