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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies 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 educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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