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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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