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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major 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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