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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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