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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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