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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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