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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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