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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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