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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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