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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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