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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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