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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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