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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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