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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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