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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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