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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not 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 online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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