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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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