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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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