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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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