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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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