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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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