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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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