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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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