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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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