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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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