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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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