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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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