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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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