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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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