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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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