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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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