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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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