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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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