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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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