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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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