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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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