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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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