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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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