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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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