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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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