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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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