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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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