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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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