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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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