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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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