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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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