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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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