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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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