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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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