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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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