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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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