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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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