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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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