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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers 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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