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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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