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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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