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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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