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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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