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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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