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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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