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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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