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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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