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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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