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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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