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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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