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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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