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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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