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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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