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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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