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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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