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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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