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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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