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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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