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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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