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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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