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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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