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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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