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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers 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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