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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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