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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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