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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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