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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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