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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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