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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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