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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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