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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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