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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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