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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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