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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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