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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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