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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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