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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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