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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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