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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key 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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