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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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