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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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