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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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