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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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