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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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