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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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