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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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