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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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