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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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