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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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