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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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