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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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