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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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