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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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