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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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