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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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