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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major 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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