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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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