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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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