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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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