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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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