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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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