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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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