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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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