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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources