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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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