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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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