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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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