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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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