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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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