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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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