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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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