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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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