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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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