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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education