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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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