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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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