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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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