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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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