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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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