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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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