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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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