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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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