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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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