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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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