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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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