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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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