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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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