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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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