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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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