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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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