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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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