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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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