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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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