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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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