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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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