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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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