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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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