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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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