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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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