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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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