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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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