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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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