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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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