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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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