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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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