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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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