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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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