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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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