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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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