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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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