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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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