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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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