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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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