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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about 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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