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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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