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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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