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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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