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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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