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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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