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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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