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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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