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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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