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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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