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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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