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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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