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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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