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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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