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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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