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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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