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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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