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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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