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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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