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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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