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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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