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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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