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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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