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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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