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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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