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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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