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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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