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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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