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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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