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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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