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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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