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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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