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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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