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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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