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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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