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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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