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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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