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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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