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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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