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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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