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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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