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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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