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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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