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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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