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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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