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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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