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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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