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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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