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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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