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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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