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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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