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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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