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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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