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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)