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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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