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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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