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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs 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 MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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