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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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