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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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