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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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