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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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