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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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