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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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