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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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