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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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