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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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