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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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