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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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