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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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