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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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