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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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