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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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