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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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