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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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