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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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