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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student 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 elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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