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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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