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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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