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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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