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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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