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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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