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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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