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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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