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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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