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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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