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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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