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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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