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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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