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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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