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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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