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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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