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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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