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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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