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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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