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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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