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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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