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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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