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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner 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. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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