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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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