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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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