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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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