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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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