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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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