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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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