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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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