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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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