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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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