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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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