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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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