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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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