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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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