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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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