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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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