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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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