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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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