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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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