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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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