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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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