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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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