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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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