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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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