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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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