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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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