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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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