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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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