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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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