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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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