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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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