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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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