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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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