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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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