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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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