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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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