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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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