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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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