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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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