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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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