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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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