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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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