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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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