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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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