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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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