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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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