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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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