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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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