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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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