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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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