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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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