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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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