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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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