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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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