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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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