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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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