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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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