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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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