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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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