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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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