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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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