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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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