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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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