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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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