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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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