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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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