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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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