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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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