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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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