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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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