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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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