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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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