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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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