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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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