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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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