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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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