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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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