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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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