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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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