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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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