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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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