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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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