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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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