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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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