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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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