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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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