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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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