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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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