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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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