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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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