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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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