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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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