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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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