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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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