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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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