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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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