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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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