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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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