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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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