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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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