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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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