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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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