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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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