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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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