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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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