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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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