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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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