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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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