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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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