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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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