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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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