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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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