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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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