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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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