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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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