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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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