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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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