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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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