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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the 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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