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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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