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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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