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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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