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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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