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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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