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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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