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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major 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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