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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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