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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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