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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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