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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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