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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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