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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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