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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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