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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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