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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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