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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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