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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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