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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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